The muscles and tendons in the human shoulder make up the rotator cuff. The upper arm bone is connected to the shoulder blade by four major muscles and their tendons. In addition, these tendons and muscles hold the ball of the upper arm joint tightly in the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff has the widest range of motion as compared with any other joint in the human body.

A torn rotator cuff is unfortunately a fairly common injury, and it can be devastating for the personal injury victim. A Massachusetts rotator cuff injury includes any type of damage or pain to the tendons and muscles in or around the area of the rotator cuff. An individual who sustains a rotator cuff injury can suffer from tendonitis, bursitis, and strains and tears in the rotator cuff region. When tendons in the rotator cuff become swollen due to overuse or overexertion, it is possible for tendonitis to occur. When the bursa – a fluid filled sac between the shoulder and the rotator cuff - becomes irritated, bursitis can develop. In the event that a case of tendonitis is left untreated, the condition is likely to worsen, and may lead to shoulder strains or tendon tears.

A variety of signs and symptoms can signal a Massachusetts rotator cuff injury. Pain in the shoulder is one of the most common indications that someone has suffered a rotator cuff injury. An individual may experience such pain when he or she bends their arm backwards to put on a shirt or a jacket. When a Massachusetts resident experiences sharp shoulder pain associated with movement, or even a dull pain that lasts for an extended period of time, it can be a sign that the rotator cuff injury is significant.

The severity of the pain that the individual experiences in their shoulder will vary depending on the type of injury that has been suffered. Some Massachusetts residents may experiences additional symptoms, including swelling and bulges around the shoulder joint, loss of shoulder range of motion, shoulder weakness or tenderness in the shoulder, especially during movement.

Fortunately, those suffering from rotator cuff injuries have a variety of available treatment options. In the event of minor rotator cuff injuries, self-care and physical therapy can heal the injury over time. In fact, patients have many non-surgical treatment options that are available to them if they suffer a minor rotator cuff tear or strain. These treatment options include physical therapy, steroid injections, slings, pain medication, and analgesics to reduce swelling.

If a patient sustains a more extreme rotator cuff injury, surgery may be necessary. If the patient only requires a minor surgery, the operation can often be performed arthoscopically as an outpatient procedure. When surgery is required to repair more intensive rotator cuff tears that seriously affect a person’s shoulder mobility and joint function, it is not unusual for inpatient surgery to be required. Of all of the treatment options that are available to someone with a rotator cuff injury, the surgical procedures are the most expensive options.

Rotator cuff muscles are susceptible to tears during excessive and repetitive movements made during labor intensive work. In addition, repetitive arm activities, heavy lifting or a slip and fall accident can also result in injury to a person’s rotator cuff. Victims of Massachusetts accidents, such as a Massachusetts slip and fall accident or a Massachusetts auto accident often suffer Massachusetts rotator cuff injuries.

If you sustained a Massachusetts rotator cuff injury due to someone else’s mistake or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The Boston, MA personal injury lawyer experts at the Boston, MA Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates have more than two decades of substantial experience in helping our Massachusetts personal injury clients obtain financial assistance with medical expense damages and monetary compensation for their pain and suffering damages and lost wages.

Our Massachusetts personal injury lawyer experts combine compassionate legal counsel with the aggressive pursuit of justice to most effectively provide our clients with top-notch Massachusetts legal service. Do not hesitate to contact one of our highly skilled Boston, MA personal injury lawyer experts as soon as possible at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com. When you enlist us to work for you, we can help you get the personal injury damages or wrongful death damages that you need to maintain your financial stability.

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